Change is coming!

Hey there Free Schoolers!

Just wanted to give y'all a heads up, we are making some changes to the Calendar format and the Class Proposal Form. Look out for new versions of those next month. In the meantime, go to our current classes page and check out all the great stuff going on this month.

Our organizer group is still meeting every other week but not at a regular time. If you want to come see what we do or get involved, give us a call, send us an email and we will make sure you know when and where to find us.

Our search for a class/office space continues. Let us know if you have any leads on free/cheap/totally awesome spaces we could call home.

Help NOFSN find a home!

We need your help!

The New Orleans Free School Network has decided that in order to better serve and support alternative education in our city, we need a central space to work from. Our dream is to have a space where we can hold office hours, host a variety of classes and store records of past classes and educational materials.

Our perfect location would be a safe, handi-capped accessible, semi-public space with restrooms that we could furnish with some seating, tables, bookshelves and a coffee maker and have 24 hour access to. This spot might be a room in a community center, an office building, warehouse or a house. This might be a place that needs some attention and we would work-trade with the owner/property manager in exchange for use of the space. We aren't too picky about the geographic location.

Do you have the perfect place for us? Do you know someone who might? Please spread the word about our school house search and contact us if you have any leads. Cheap is good, free is better! We really appreciate your support!

Check out all the awesome classes happening this month!

February 2013 Class Descriptions

Freedom to Build, Phase 2: phased 2 build

see http://freedomtobuild.blogspot.com for

class times, locations, and up-to-date info

A hands-on informal study of architecture history focused on the

creation, control, and usage of spaces people use + shape in New

Orleans and elsewhere... researching, discussing, and building.

When + where we meet will change depending on the topics, so

check our website for times, info, and locations.

Contact Jackson: jackson.blalock@gmail.com

Change Your Oil, Change Your Life

Contact instructor for day and time

This is a class for people who want to know how cars work and

how to keep them working. The exact content will depend on

peoples interests and experience, but we’ll talk about the operating

mechanisms and major components of cars, how they work and

interact, and

how they break. We’ll also do some looking at actual

cars and identifying parts, differences between models, and

common problems. Finally we will look at the tools and

equipment used to work on cars, and then use it to work on some

cars. How hands on any given class is will be weather dependent,

so wear clothes you aren’t too attached to.

Contact Ed: brokefastgarage@gmail.com

Take it to the streets:
Creating Community Art Projects in Your Neighborhood

Friday 2/15, 8 - 10 PM
Fairgrinds @ 3133 Ponce De Leon StThis hands-on workshop will discuss different ways to implement a socially-engaged art project in a community, ranging from something traditional like a mural to something more experimental like a public intervention project. Creating collaborations with other artists, community partners, local resources, and bureaucracy to get your project up and running will also be discussed.  Finally, we will brainstorm a community arts project (as a group, or solo, your choice) and work on the design and concept.  A follow-up meeting will take place (date determined by group) to discuss the progress on research and development of the projects. 

Contact Kat: kathrynsclavi@gmail.com

All Ages Knitting

Tuesdays 6 PM

Community Book Center @ 2523 Bayou Rd

Come learn to knit. Some materials provided. All ages and abilities

welcome!

Contact Lena: 267-312-5817

Rope Bite

Monday 2/11, 2/25, 6:15 PM

Marigny area, contact instructor for location

From the ancient Japanese art of Shibari to the present and diverse

world today, we will be exploring how we can use rope for love,

lust, and a show, the bondage, the power exchange, the art, and the

flow. The first 30 minutes of every group session is for new

students to learn the basics, as well as for returning students to

warm up and review. The class will include field trips to allow for

extra learning and real-life exploration. NOLA has some great

spots for gorilla/flash tying; let's find them. Practice rope is

available, but it is recommended that you bring your own. Come to

class to learn about the different types of rope and how to select

them.

Contact Tyrus: 816-210-4077

Empower Hour Series: Empower Your Parenting

Friday, 2/8, 11:30AM

Harmony Oaks Community Center @ 2514 Washington Ave

Today’s youth present caregivers with new obstacles and

adventures in parenting. This interactive workshop focuses on

parenting the difficult child and reclaiming your child from

negative influences.

Contact Latrice: 504-265-8960

Free GED tutoring

Tuesdays, 6 PM and Thursdays, 10AM

RAE @ 1212 St Bernard Ave

Resurrection After Exoneration is now offering free GED tutoring!

Classes are Tuesdays from 6-7:30pm (math focused) and

Thursdays from 10-11:30am (literacy focused). Attend either or

both. It's never too late to get your GED! Contact Sebastian: 504-

302-1940

Book reading: Eckhart Tolle, "The Power of Now"

Tuesdays, 6:30 PM

Fairgrinds Coffee House @ 3133 Ponce de Leon

This will be a book reading/ open discussion of the Nature of

Reality. Many of us are going through our spiritual paths alone yet

it is so much easier to have a support group and a safe place to

openly discuss the often complicated path toward higher

consciousness. We will also read/discuss supporting material from

Jiddu Krishnamurti, Deepak Chopra, Rene Descartes, the Vedanta

and Upanishads. Required materials: Eckhart Tolle's, The Power of

Now. There is a free audio version online on YouTube.

Contact Leanne: lee_lee143@hotmail.com

Zen Meditation Instruction

Sundays 8:45 AM

Mid-City Zen @ 3156 Toulouse

Every Sunday morning Mid City Zen will offer zazen (sitting

meditation) instruction before its usual morning meditation

program. Using the touchstones of upright posture and breath

awareness, we will acquaint ourselves with the movement of our

own minds. Please wear loose comfortable clothing.

Contact: midcityzennola@gmail.com

Punk Rock Takeover

Sundays 2-6 PM

The Big Top @ 1638 Clio St

PUNK ROCK TAKEOVER produces a weekly showcase of

diverse local bands from all around the Greater New Orleans area--

as well as the occasional national or international act--in order to

generate a cross pollination of musicians and fans to help foster a

more diverse and balanced music scene. All of our shows will

include bands of varying age groups and talent, bands from

different subcultural and geographical communities. All of the

proceeds from these shows will be funneled into local nonprofit

organizations, and the shows will also include speakers,

workshops, and skillshares from those organizations whenever

possible. One of our main goals with these events is to educate and

network people in a variety of ways, so they can take those skills

and create their own events or help where needed. Here's what we

can teach you: stage-managing, money-taking, sound-running,

food-cooking and -serving, flyering/promoting.

Contact Nicole: NicoleBZ@me.com

Intro to Harm Reduction

Fridays 2:30-4:30 PM

LGBT Community Center @ 2114 Decatur St

Harm Reduction is a perspective and a set of practical approaches

to reduce the negative consequences of drug use, incorporating a

spectrum of strategies from safer use to abstinence. In this course,

we will demonstrate some of the principles of Harm Reduction.

Contact: Michelle, nolaharmreduction@gmail.com, 504-535-4766

Imagine the (im)Possible: Gender in Science Fiction

Fridays 6:00 PM

3111 Palmyra St.

In this class, we will explore and expand upon concepts of gender

and feminism as seen through a literary lens. We will focus on (but

are not limited to) science fiction, speculative fiction, magical

realism, and fantasy. Some authors include Karen Joy Fowler,

Nalo Hopkinson, Ruth Nestvold, Ursula LeGuin, James Tiptree Jr.,

and Octavia Butler. We will read and discuss one short story per

week. All of the readings will be posted on

genderscifi.blogspot.com.

Although the class is informal, it is strongly recommend to do the

reading before each class. Contact Ally: abruser@uno.edu

Intimacy // In-To-Me-I-See

Friday 2/15 and Monday 2/25, 6

– 8 PM

Contact instructor for location

This is a discussion group born out of a couple of amazing

workshops held during Endless Gaycation. Together, we cover the

intersection between queer relationships, self-care, self-knowledge,

non-monogamy, radical self-awareness, communication, all the

social forces that press down on us, and boundary making. The

intent is to bring together and explore the many different strands

that influence our intimacies and relationships.

Contact Cordelia: 504-656-6742 ; felix.cordis.limen@gmail.com

NOLA TimeBank Intro Workshop

Sat. 2/16, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Freret Neighborhood Center @ 4605 Freret St

Learn how the NOLA TimeBank works and how to set-up your

account. Meet fellow TimeBankers. Explore the "Community

Weaver" software that runs the NOLA TimeBank. Bring a laptop

or use one from the lab. RSVP at nolatimebank.org

Contact Gretchen: gretchen@nolatimebank.org

NOFSN Organizers Meetings

Want to get involved with the New Orleans Free School Network?

Come to our weekly organizers meeting! NOFSN always needs

motivated people to help us flyer, fundraise, organize events, table

at festivals, create promotional materials and help with lots of

other fun stuff. Contact us for time and location.

For more information on the New Orleans Free School Network, please

visit our website at http://nolafreeschoolnetwork.blogspot.com. You can

also reach us by phone at 504- 484-9418 or by email at

nolafreeschoolnetwork@gmail.com

Upcoming class: Change your oil - Change your life

Several people have been asking for a free school class on car mechanics. Well, here you go!

Change Your Oil - Change Your Life

Interest Meeting: Sun Jan 27 at 3:00 pm

Contact Ed at brokefastgarage@gmail.com for location!

Date and Time for regular class meeting TBD (probably starting in February). If anyone interested cannot make the meeting, just email me experience/interest level and time preferences.

This is a class for people who want to know how cars work and how to keep them working. The exact content will depend on peoples interests and experience, but we’ll talk about the operating mechanisms and major components of cars, how they work and interact, and how they break.  We’ll also do some looking at actual cars and identifying parts, differences between models, and common problems.  Finally we will look at the tools and equipment used to work on cars, and then use it to work on some cars.  How hands on any given class is will be weather dependent, so wear clothes you aren’t too attached to.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u5LxrBdAlehg2i7W4e0wKbxpSu8FaLDXexj5B7JKRpE/edit

The order and content of the syllabus are always up for review and revision based on the interests and knowledge of the class.

New Year, New Classes!

January 2013 Class Descriptions

Freedom to Build, Phase 2: phased 2 build

see http://freedomtobuild.blogspot.com for
class times, locations, and up-to-date info
A hands-on informal study of architecture history focused on the
creation, control, and usage of spaces people use + shape in New
Orleans and elsewhere... researching, discussing, and building.
When + where we meet will change depending on the topics, so
check our website for times, info, and locations.
Contact Jackson: jackson.blalock@gmail.com

All Ages Knitting

Tuesdays 7:30 PM
Community Book Center @ 2523 Bayou Rd
Come learn to knit. Some materials provided. All ages and abilities
welcome!
Contact Lena: 267-312-5817

Rope Bite (formerly the Art of Adult Ropes)

Monday 1/14, 1/28, 6:15 PM
Marigny area, contact teacher for location
From the ancient Japanese art of Shibari to the present and diverse
world today, we will be exploring how we can use rope for love,
lust, and a show, the bondage, the power exchange, the art, and the
flow. The first 30 minutes of every group session is for new
students to learn the basics, as well as for returning students to
warm up and review. The class will include field trips to allow for
extra learning and real-life exploration. NOLA has some great
spots for gorilla/flash tying; let's find them. Practice rope is
available, but it is recommended that you bring your own. Come to
class to learn about the different types of rope and how to select
them.
Contact Tyrus: 816-210-4077

Crock N Jug Club

Wednesdays
Contact instructor for time and location
In this class we will go over the basics of fermenting food and
drink products, as well as get our hands dirty and make some
awesome stuff!
1/9: Sauerkraut & Kimchi & Fermented Salsa
1/16: Alcohol (mead? beer?) & Kombucha
1/23: Basic Cheesemaking
Contact Andy: an.hasp@gmail.com

Empower Hour Series: Empower Your Instincts

Friday, Jan 4, 11:30AM
Harmony Oaks Community Center @ 2514 Washington Ave
This informative and enlightening workshop focuses on the
importance of trusting your gut and following your instincts.
Contact Latrice: 504-265-8960

Free GED tutoring

Tuesdays, 6 PM and Thursdays, 10AM
RAE @ 1212 St Bernard Ave
Resurrection After Exoneration is now offering free GED tutoring!
Classes are Tuesdays from 6-7:30pm (math focused) and
Thursdays from 10-11:30am (literacy focused). Attend either or
both. Please contact Sebastian if you have any questions or to sign
up! It's never too late to get your GED!!!
Contact Sebastian: 504-302-1940

Book reading: Eckhart Tolle, "The Power of Now"

Tuesdays, 6:30 PM
Fairgrinds Coffee House @ 3133 Ponce de Leon
This will be a book reading/ open discussion of the Nature of
Reality. Many of us are going through our spiritual paths alone yet
it is so much easier to have a support group and a safe place to
openly discuss the often complicated path toward higher
consciousness. We will also read/discuss supporting material from
Jiddu Krishnamurti, Deepak Chopra, Rene Descartes, the Vedanta
and Upanishads.
Required materials: Eckhart Tolle's, The Power of Now. There is a
free audio version online on YouTube.
Contact Leanne: lee_lee143@hotmail.com

Intro to Permaculture

Saturday, 1/26, 11 AM - 1 PM
Contact instructor for location
Permaculture is a design system for living that mimics nature. This
class is to introduce urban dwellers to how permaculture can help
live a more sustainable and rewarding life. Permaculture generally
includes using natural building, organic gardening and farming
methods that leave little impacts on the enviornment. This class is
also a pre-requisite for the Urban Survival Revival. Please preregister,
by emailing permaculturenola@gmail.com, as class size is
limited - cancellations can be made prior to 3 days before the event
to allow others to attend.
Contact Amy: permaculturenola@gmail.com

Zen Meditation Instruction

Sundays 8:45 AM
Mid-City Zen @ 3156 Toulouse
Every Sunday morning Mid City Zen will offer zazen (sitting
meditation) instruction before its usual morning meditation
program. Using the touchstones of upright posture and breath
awareness, we will acquaint ourselves with the movement of our
own minds. Please wear loose comfortable clothing.
Contact: midcityzennola@gmail.com

Punk Rock Takeover

Sundays 2-6 PM
The Big Top @ 1638 Clio St
PUNK ROCK TAKEOVER produces a weekly showcase of
diverse local bands from all around the Greater New Orleans area--
as well as the occasional national or international act--in order to
generate a cross pollination of musicians and fans to help foster a
more diverse and balanced music scene. All of our shows will
include bands of varying age groups and talent, bands from
different subcultural and geographical communities. All of the
proceeds from these shows will be funneled into local nonprofit
organizations, and the shows will also include speakers,
workshops, and skillshares from those organizations whenever
possible. One of our main goals with these events is to educate and
network people in a variety of ways, so they can take those skills
and create their own events or help where needed. Here's what we
can teach you: stage-managing, money-taking, sound-running,
food-cooking and -serving, flyering/promoting. You can show up
on any day you would like to learn/help.
Contact Nicole: NicoleBZ@me.com

Intro to Harm Reduction

Fridays 2:30-4:30 PM
LGBT Community Center @ 2114 Decatur St
Harm Reduction is a perspective and a set of practical approaches to reduce
the negative consequences of drug use, incorporating a spectrum of
strategies from safer use to abstinence. In this course, we will demonstrate
some of the principles of Harm Reduction. Drop-ins welcome.
Contact: Nora & Michelle nolaharmreduction@gmail.com or call
504-535-4766

NOFSN Organizers Meetings

Want to get involved with the New Orleans Free School Network?
Come to our weekly organizers meeting! NOFSN always needs
motivated people to help us flyer, fundraise, organize events, table
at festivals, create promotional materials and help with lots of
other fun stuff! Contact NOFSN for current meeting time and
location.

New class proposals are always accepted. If you would like your class to
appear on our printed calendar, please get your proposal to us by the
15th of the previous month. Proposal forms are available on our website,
at our weekly meetings and at the Iron Rail Bookstore @ 503 Barracks
For more information on the New Orleans Free School Network, please
visit our website at http://nolafreeschoolnetwork.blogspot.com. You can
also reach us by phone at 504- 484-9418 or by email at
nolafreeschoolnetwork@gmail.com

December Classes

Freedom to Build, Phase 2: phased 2 build
see http://freedomtobuild.blogspot.com for
class times, locations, and up-to-date info
A hands-on informal study of architecture history focused on the creation, control, and usage of spaces people use + shape in New Orleans and elsewhere... researching, discussing, and building. When + where we meet will change depending on the topics, so check our website for times, info, and locations.
Contact Jackson: jackson.blalock@gmail.com
 
FIX MIX
Monday 12/10, 6 PM
Keller Library @ 4300 S. Broad St.
At FIX MIX we share our skills and repair stuff that might otherwise be tossed. We mend clothes, re-wire lamps, research and repair all sorts of items. Join us in the fight against planned obsolescence at FIX MIX! Bring replacement parts if you think you will need them.
Contact Gretchen: gretchen@nolatimebank.org

All Ages Knitting
Tuesdays 4 PM
Community Book Center @ 2523 Bayou Rd
Come learn to knit. Some materials provided. All ages and abilities welcome! Contact Lena: 267-312-5817

Rope Bite (formerly the Art of Adult Ropes)
Tuesdays 1-4 PM
Marigny area, contact teacher for location
From the ancient Japanese art of Shibari to the present and diverse world today, we will be exploring how we can use rope for love, lust, and a show, the bondage, the power exchange, the art, and the flow. The first 30 minutes of every group session is for new students to learn the basics, as well as for returning students to warm up and review. The class will include field trips to allow for extra learning and real-life exploration. NOLA has some great spots for gorilla/flash tying; let's find them. Practice rope is available, but it is recommended that you bring your own. Come to class to learn about the different types of rope and how to select them.
Contact: Tyrus @ 816-210-4077
 
GED Tutoring
Tuesdays 6-7:30 PM and Thursdays 10-11:30 AM
Resurrection After Exoneration @ 1212 St. Bernard Avenue
The Resurrection After Exoneration Center is offering a free GED tutoring service to all interested students. We meet twice a week and provide individualized programs of study to help prepare students for their High School Equivalency Test. Subjects that will be covered include: Language Arts (reading and writing), Social Studies, Science and Math. Contacting instructor beforehand is encouraged, though walk-ins are always welcome.
Contact Sebastian: sjindracotilla@handsonneworleans.org

Freestyling Circle
Wednesdays 8 PM
Contact Instructor for Location
Weekly get together for people who love or are interested to learn/practice freestyling and extemporaneous spoken word.  Class members can bring in beats, suggest topics and host discussions.  Less of a class and more of a practice group to create an encouraging community of verbal spontaneity.  Trying to express yourself quickly, rhythmically in your own voice is super challenging and incredibly fun and addictive.  Scary at first - but so liberating.  Hopefully this group can be a supportive space for people to try out this form of expression for the first time and to find other people who just plain need it in their lives.
Contact Wiley: wileyrogers@gmail.com

Intro to Harm Reduction
Fridays 2:30-4:30 PM
LGBT Community Center @ 2114 Decatur St
Harm Reduction is a perspective and a set of practical approaches to reduce the negative consequences of drug use, incorporating a spectrum of strategies from safer use to abstinence. In this course, we will demonstrate some of the principles of Harm Reduction. Drop-ins welcome.
Contact: Nora & Michelle nolaharmreduction@gmail.com or call 504-535-4766

Introduction to Time Banking
Saturday 12/1, 1 PM
Freret Neighborhood Center @ 4605 Freret St.
The NOLA TimeBank is a community system where a person who volunteers one hour of their time helping someone else gains an hour time credit.  They can then use that time credit or their accrued time credits to receive help from someone else. If you are a new member TimeBank or just wondering about how Time Banking works, this workshop is for you. We will discuss the concepts and core values of Time Banking. Then have a hands-on demonstration of your on-line "bank account." Bring a laptop if you have one. If you don't have a laptop you can check one out from Freret Neighborhood Center.
Contact Gretechen: gretchen@nolatimebank.org

Zen Meditation Instruction
Sundays 8:45 AM
Mid-City Zen @ 3156 Toulouse
Every Sunday morning Mid City Zen will offer zazen (sitting meditation) instruction before its usual morning meditation program. Using the touchstones of upright posture and breath awareness, we will acquaint ourselves with the movement of our own minds. Please wear loose comfortable clothing.
Contact: midcityzennola@gmail.com

Punk Rock Takeover
Sundays 2-6 PM
The Big Top @ 1638 Clio St
PUNK ROCK TAKEOVER produces a weekly showcase of diverse local bands from all around the Greater New Orleans area--as well as the occasional national or international act--in order to generate a cross pollination of musicians and fans to help foster a more diverse and balanced music scene. All of our shows will include bands of varying age groups and talent, bands from different subcultural and geographical communities. All of the proceeds from these shows will be funneled into local nonprofit organizations, and the shows will also include speakers, workshops, and skill shares from those organizations whenever possible. One of our main goals with these events is to educate and network people in a variety of ways, so they can take those skills and create their own events or help where needed. Here's what we can teach you: stage-managing, money-taking, sound-running, food-cooking and -serving, flyering/promoting. You can show up on any day you would like to learn/help.
Contact Bryan: flyerstorm@yahoo.com

Building Wooden Picture Frames
Sunday 12/2 AND 12/9, 3pm to 6pm
426 South Clark St.
This'll include making measurements for a specific picture, milling the frame pieces from old scrappy decorative and new pieces of wood, joining the pieces together, cutting glass and installing it. Feel free to contact instructor before class, but not pre-registration is not required.
Contact Paul: 504-617-3656

Operation Holiday
Sundays 7 PM
Occupy the Stage Warehouse @ 2735 C Toulouse St
A series of free classes on crafting things for the holidays, because we all need to stop buying mass-made crap.
Dec 2nd – Simple jewelry-making with beads and charms!
Dec 9th – Candy wreaths / Open workshop day
Dec 16th – Help with last minute crafts/catchup/recap
Let the instructor know you are coming so they can prepare enough materials for all the crafters!
Contact Ilea: ilea@cox.net

NOFSN Organizers Meeting
Tuesdays 6:30 PM
Flora’s @ 2600 Royal St
Come to our weekly organizers meeting! NOFSN always needs motivated people to help us flyer, fund raise, organize events, table at festivals, create promotional materials and help with lots of other fun stuff!

For more information on teaching or taking a class with the
New Orleans Free School Network, please visit our website at http://nolafreeschoolnetwork.blogspot.com. You can also reach us by phone at 504- 484-9418 or by email at nolafreeschoolnetwork@gmail.com

November Classes

Freedom to Build, Phase 2: phased 2 build
see http://freedomtobuild.blogspot.com for class times, locations, and up-to-date infoA hands-on informal study of architecture history focused on the creation, control, and usage of spaces people use + shape in New Orleans and elsewhere... researching, discussing, and building. When + where we meet will change depending on the topics, so check our website for times, info, and locations.
Contact Jackson: jackson.blalock@gmail.com

FIX MIX
Monday 11/12, 6 PM
Keller Library @ 4300 S. Broad St
At FIX MIX we share our skills and repair stuff that might otherwise be tossed. We mend clothes, re-wire lamps, research and repair all sorts of items. Join us in the fight against planned obsolescence at FIX MIX! Bring replacement parts if you think you will need them. Contact Gretchen: gretchen@nolatimebank.org

Aboveground Zine Library
Mondays 6PM
Nowe Miasto @ 223 Jane Place
This class will study the Abovegroud Zine Library, a 10 year old zine library that is now closed and missed dearly. We will discuss zines, how to make them, the history of the library and strategies to reopen it. At the end of the class, we will put out a zine about the library together. It is recommended to contact the instructor beforehand.
Contact Robb: abovegroundlibrary@yahoo.com

All Ages Knitting
Tuesdays 4 PM
Community Book Center @ 2523 Bayou Rd
Come learn to knit. Some materials provided. All ages and abilities welcome! Contact Lena: 267-312-5817

Rope Bite
Tuesdays 1-4 PM
Marigny area, contact teacher for location
From the ancient Japanese art of Shibari to the present and diverse world today, we will be exploring how we can use rope for love, lust, and a show, the bondage, the power exchange, the art, and the flow. The first 30 minutes of every group session is for new students to learn the basics, as well as for returning students to warm up and review. The class will include field trips to allow for extra learning and real-life exploration. NOLA has some great spots for gorilla/flash tying; let's find them. Practice rope is available, but it is recommended that you bring your own. Come to class to learn about the different types of rope and how to select them.
Contact: Tyrus @ 816-210-4077

GED Tutoring
Tuesdays 6-7:30 PM and Thursdays 10-11:30 PM
Resurrection After Exoneration @ 1212 St. Bernard AveThe Resurrection After Exoneration Center is offering a free GED tutoring service to all interested students. We meet twice a week and provide individualized programs of study to help prepare students for their High School Equivalency Test. Subjects that will be covered include: Language Arts (reading and writing), Social Studies, Science and Math. Contacting instructor beforehand is encouraged, though walk-ins are always welcome.
Contact Sebastian: sjindracotilla@handsonneworleans.org

Rad Rad Movie Night
Tuesday 11/13 and 11/27, 7:30 PM
2022 N. Robertson St
The radical film series continues with two screenings this month.
11/13: Enemy Of The State: Political corruption, surveillance, invasions of personal privacy, explosions, and famous people. Like the front page of the newspaper but much more interesting, this film keeps it real and reminds us how much the government sucks. Featuring Will Smith and Gene Hackman, directed by Tony Scott.
11/27: Gaslands: Fracking or "hydraulic fracturing" is an oil-drilling technology developed by Haliburton to get the last of the oil from below our already depleted soil. This documentary, directed by Josh Fox, takes a first-hand look at just how bad it is.
Contact: tomtomcontact@gmail.com

Zizek Discussion Group
Wednesdays 7:30-9:30 PM
Loyola University Library, Seminar Room 4, 6363 St. Charles Ave
We will discuss Slavoj Zizek's book "Less Than Nothing: Hegel and the Shadow of Dialectical Materialism" over ten weeks of sessions. The book is about 1000 pages long, so we will discuss 100 pages each week. You may provide your own copy of the book or a .pdf version is available.
Contact John: clark@loyno.edu

Freestyling Circle
Wednesdays 8 PM
Contact Instructor for Location
Weekly get together for people who love or are interested to learn/practice freestyling and extemporaneous spoken word. Class members can bring in beats, suggest topics and host discussions. Less of a class and more of a practice group to create an encouraging community of verbal spontaneity. Trying to express yourself quickly, rhythmically in your own voice is super challenging and incredibly fun and addictive. Scary at first - but so liberating. Hopefully this group can be a supportive space for people to try out this form of expression for the first time and to find other people who just plain need it in their lives.
Contact Wiley: wileyrogers@gmail.com

Intro to Harm Reduction
Fridays 2:30-4:30 PM
LGBT Community Center @ 2114 Decatur St
Harm Reduction is a perspective and a set of practical approaches to reduce the negative consequences of drug use, incorporating a spectrum of strategies from safer use to abstinence. In this course, we will demonstrate some of the principles of Harm Reduction. Drop-ins welcome.
Contact: Nora & Michelle nolaharmreduction@gmail.com or call 504-535-4766

Introduction to Time Banking
Sat. 11/03, 1 PM
Freret Neighborhood Center @ 4605 Freret St
The NOLA TimeBank is a community system where a person who volunteers one hour of their time helping someone else gains an hour time credit. They can then use that time credit or their accrued time credits to receive help from someone else. If you are a new member TimeBank or just wondering about how Time Banking works, this workshop is for you. We will discuss the concepts and core values of Time Banking. Then have a hands-on demonstration of your on-line "bank account." Bring a laptop if you have one. If you don't have a laptop you can check one out from Freret Neighborhood Center.
Contact Gretechen: gretchen@nolatimebank.org

Zen Meditation Instruction
Sundays 8:45 AM
Mid-City Zen @ 3156 Toulouse St
Every Sunday morning Mid City Zen will offer zazen (sitting meditation) instruction before its usual morning meditation program. Using the touchstones of upright posture and breath awareness, we will acquaint ourselves with the movement of our own minds. Please wear loose comfortable clothing.
Contact: midcityzennola@gmail.com

Punk Rock Takeover
Sundays 2-6 PM
The Big Top @ 1638 Clio St
PUNK ROCK TAKEOVER produces a weekly showcase of diverse local bands from all around the Greater New Orleans area--as well as the occasional national or international act--in order to generate a cross pollination of musicians and fans to help foster a more diverse and balanced music scene. All of our shows will include bands of varying age groups and talent, bands from different subcultural and geographical communities. All of the proceeds from these shows will be funneled into local nonprofit organizations, and the shows will also include speakers, workshops, and skillshares from those organizations whenever possible. One of our main goals with these events is to educate and network people in a variety of ways, so they can take those skills and create their own events or help where needed. Here's what we can teach you: stage-managing, money-taking, sound-running, food-cooking and -serving, flyering/promoting. You can show up on any day you would like to learn/help.
Contact Bryan: flyerstorm@yahoo.com

Operation HolidaySundays 7 PM
Occupy the Stage Warehouse @ 2735 C Toulouse St
A series of free classes on crafting things for the holidays, because we all need to stop buying mass-made walmart crap.
Nov 4th – Knitting a simple scarf on straight needles (intro to knitting)
Nov 11th – Knitting simple fingerless gloves on double pointed needles
Nov 18th – Mixed media bamboo tile accessories & pendants
Nov 25th – Faux quilted holiday ornaments
Dec 2nd – Simple jewelry-making with beads and charms!
Dec 9th – Candy wreaths / Open workshop day
Dec 16th – Help with last minute crafts/catchup/recap
Let the instructor know you are coming so they can prepare enough materials for all the crafters!
Contact Ilea: ilea@cox.net

NOFSN Organizers Meeting
Tuesdays 6:30 PM
Flora’s @ 2600 Royal StWant to get involved with the New Orleans Free School Network?
Come to our weekly organizers meeting! NOFSN always needs motivated people to help us flyer, fundraise, organize events, table at festivals, create promotional materials and help with lots of other fun stuff!


For more information on teaching or taking a class with the New Orleans Free School Network, please contact us by phone at 504- 484-9418 or by email at nolafreeschoolnetwork@gmail.com